Bio-Rad iQ™5 Optical System Software, Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 13)

Section 1 Getting Started
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module is installed on the iCycler chassis. This connection senses when the lid handle
is lifted.
1.3 Installing the iQ5 Software
Locate the software installation disk for iQ5 Optical System software version 2.1 provided with
the MyiQ2 system. This installation disk is compatible with computers running the Windows XP
and Windows Vista 32-bit operating system.
1. Insert the iQ5 Optical System software installation CD in a CD-ROM drive.
2. If the installation program does not begin automatically, click Run… in the Start menu
and then type X:\iQ5\Setup, where X is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive. For
example, if the CD-ROM is the E drive, type E:\iQ5\Setup.
3. Follow all screen prompts to finalize the installation. Certain configurations of Windows
operating systems initialize new folders by assigning Read and Execute permission for
the members of the Users group. If you have this type of operating system and this is a
first-time installation, the administrator must change the protection for the Program
Files/Bio-Rad folder or the Program Files/Bio-Rad/iQ5 folder so that you can save
protocol, plate setup, and data files.
4. If you still cannot write to the folders beneath the Program Files/Bio-Rad/iQ5 folder after
changing the protection on either of these folders, check the properties of each folder.
Specifically, in the Properties window Securities tab, ensure that the checkbox that allows
inheritable permissions to propagate to that folder has been selected.
5. Confirm that the iQ5 system software is working properly by double-clicking on the
shortcut icon located on the Windows desktop, or by selecting the iQ5 program icon from
the Bio-Rad folder in the Windows Start menu.
1.3.1 Installing the Camera Drivers
Before using the real-time PCR detection system for the first time the camera drivers must be
installed.
1. Power on the iCycler thermal cycler and the optics module.
2. Windows will display a “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box. To install the camera
drivers, select the option to Install from a list or specific location. Click Next to
continue.
3. In the new window that appears, select Search for the best driver in these
locations, and then click the Include this location in the search checkbox. Use the
browse button to navigate to the “iQ5\Drivers” folder. The default location of the drivers
is: C:\Program Files\Bio-Rad\iQ5\Drivers. Click Next to continue.
4. Next Windows will display a Hardware Installation dialog box regarding Windows Logo
Testing, a service offered by Microsoft. To complete driver installation for the iQ5 or
MyiQ systems, click Continue Anyway.
1.4 Recommended Computer Settings
For the MyiQ2, MyiQ and iQ5 systems to communicate properly with the iQ5 Optical System
software, version 2.1, the computer settings should be set as described below.